Hello, Hal. Do you read me, Hal?

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After a restful weekend camping, I was ready for my long run.  Tiffany and I arranged to meet early Monday morning to knock off an easy 10 mile, however a long weekend of binging beer and s’mores left me in no shape for any running. 

 

At least, I thought I could blame it on the beer.  It seems I came down with some viral infection, which bounced around my family.  This past week, I have had to put my training, my housework and my bogging on hold and simply rest.  I felt exhausted with aches all over, but no other symptoms. 

 

Yesterday, I attempted a light 3 mile run, but I was completely shattered afterward and medicated myself with a 2 hour nap to recover.  Today, I am feeling much better but I don’t think I will attempt another run, particularly the 7 mile run I keep putting off.  Today’s work-out will include scaling stairs with a mountain of laundry and more sleeping.

 

Hopefully, tomorrow I will wake up ready to run 7 miles.  If I don’t try to do some training soon, I don’t know how I can manage running 15 miles on Sunday.  Hal will be so disappointed.

About the author

Denise
From start to finish, Denise is Run DMT, a Tampa Bay homeschooling mom on the run trying to maintain an easy pace through it all between races and raising three beautiful, brilliant adultish kids (ages 23, 19, 14). In 2007, I discovered a passion for running and in February 2015, I completed my tenth marathon. I continue to train for a variety of races and even host annual 5K. In 2023, I became a certified group fitness instructor and teach P.E. in my homeschool co-op.

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  3. Lori says:

    I think you will bounce back more quickly than you realize on the long runs. At least they are really slow too. Are you joining us for the afternoon run on Sunday? Or are you going to brave the cold front?

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